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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 11, 2016 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 20 of 25 19. #16-3837 JOHN BRUNELLO, LLC, 570 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH, VARIANCES – RESOLUTION NO. 6648 (continued) McMillan asked if it would require a major redesign to move the sunroom two feet. Brunello stated the views on the house are more to the west and the south. Levang noted the Council would only be approving the footprint tonight and that they could make changes to it later. Brunello stated that is the plan they are requesting a building permit on. Levang stated they could still change it after the Council approves it tonight. Walsh stated it could be adjusted by removing one of the windows and moving the wall. Brunello stated that would result in a long wall, which is unattractive. Levang stated he cannot guarantee that they will not change it later. Brunello stated as a builder he would prefer to just get a footprint approved since it would be cheaper but that the City of Orono requires someone to basically design a house within that footprint. Brunello stated this is the house plan they will be requesting a building permit on. Levang noted he has made changes to the original plan for the house on 190 and that he cannot guarantee that this house will be built. Levang stated she is saying that she would like to see the setbacks at 17 feet on both sides to protect the neighbor. McMillan stated the City Council attempts to reduce encroachments into the side setback as much as possible, especially when there is a clean slate. McMillan stated she understands the applicant is pulling back from the northern line, which is appreciated, and that she understands the applicant wants the sunroom to be as big as they can get it, but that it can be minimized to lessen the encroachment. McMillan asked what the dimensions are on the sun room. Brunello stated he does not have that in front of him. Walsh indicated it is 12’/6” x 12’. Walsh stated the applicant could also go 10’ x 12’ or 12’ x 14’ if he pushes it out. Brunello stated he is attempting to avoid long, unattractive walls. Levang stated she understands he would like it to be that size but that she is looking at the encroachment into the side setback. Barnhart stated the Council can either approve the resolution as written or direct Staff to rewrite the resolution.